Did the video or the remake kill the radio star?

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June 30, 2009
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Remaking, or covering, another artist's song is risky business. A great cover can do wonders for your reputation. Many kids these days learn some of the classics because of the remakes (or Rock Band.) But a bad cover? Well that will get you put on some of the "What the !@#$ were they thinking?!" lists. Bad covers only help the original artist. Songs that have been forgotten are now being talked because YOU effed it up. These are some of my picks for the best and the worst cover songs. What are yours?

Damien Rice - Hallelujah

Leonard Cohen’s original is beyond beautiful. There have been countless covers of this song, but Damien Rice’s is right up there with Cohen’s if you ask me.

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Elephant Love Medley - Moulin Rouge

This song is full of covers. Can you name them all?

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Because - Across The Universe

Why? Because. Song originally by The Beatles. I love that Across the Universe didn’t ruin any of The Beatles. They made them unique without taking away from the original.

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William Shatner - Common People

I had to put one in the positive column for Shatner. I agree that Rocket Man was terrible, but Pulp’s “Common People” is pretty decent.

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A.C. Newman-- Take On Me

A.C. Newman does a GREAT cover of a-ha.

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George Michael - "Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me"

I really like the live version George Michael does, and at one point, he introduces Elton John, who comes out on stage to sing.
I believe this qualifies as a cover? Yes?

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"American Pie" - Madonna

Another classic down the !@#$ter.

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Ashley Tisdale - Kiss the Girl

The Little Mermaid will always be my favorite Disney movie. I grew up with it, watched it at least thirty times and still sing the songs in the shower. It was NOT necessary to remake the song. Ugh it’s going to take me at least a week to get her face out of my head.

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Behind Blue Eyes - Limp Bizkit

I’m sorry, but “Nookie” robbed him of any and all credibility. And don’t think I forgot about that Faith cover. He ruined that, too.

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311 - "Love Song"

With the original Cure version, you can hear the longing and emotion in Robert Smith’s voice. With 311, on the other hand, you don’t get that. It’s just . . . blah. Besides, The Cure and reggae are just two things that should never go together!

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Scissor Sisters - "Comfortably Numb"

WORST. OH GOD MAKE IT STOP MAKE IT STOP MAKE IT STOP!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jennifer is a 20-something blogger from Chicago. She loves being challenged, which is why you can usually find her sharing her love for all things geek here at Guidespot, maintaining two of her own blogs & and organizing meetups for Chicago bloggers. As if that weren't enough, she is also the C...